“With great appreciation, we welcome the country’s guest, the Prime Minister of India His Excellency the Honourable Narendra Modi, whose presence in the United Arab Emirates, which is connected to India, has a long history and a bright common future,” the Crown Prince tweeted.

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He said the Prime Minister’s visit added to the architecture of friendship and mutual cooperation between the two nations.

The Prime Minister received a ceremonial reception as he reached Abu Dhabi, the second leg of his three-nation tour.